April 4, 2019
…country, continue to grapple with immigration.” Wong served as an advisor to the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Obama administration, where he co-led the immigration portfolio, and currently serves on the State of California’s 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. At UC San Diego, in…
June 7, 2022
…unfortunately all too familiar with gender discrimination. She wants to be part of the movement to recognize the talent and potential of Afghan women and demonstrate what they can accomplish. “When I was 9 years old, my parents made the courageous decision to immigrate to the United States,” Javaheri said.…
October 3, 2019
…Regional Economy, Impacts State With $16.5 billion contributed to California’s economy and more than 100,000 jobs created statewide, the university is an economic powerhouse Photos by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications The University of California San Diego’s scenic main campus in La Jolla overlooks and offers access to the beautiful…
October 8, 2015
…making a positive impact locally and around the globe.” Since the Chancellor’s Medal was established in 2000, it has been given to select community leaders and philanthropists whose longstanding contributions and involvement have supported promising students, furthered meaningful research, and helped the campus and local region grow and prosper. The…
